Grand Rapids' Ellen Landgren became their soloist, and the SS Band played here several times. During special meetings of the old Swedish Mission Church, Gust F. Great revival meetings were held here each January.
By 1912, the building was occupied as the City Rescue Mission, which remained at this location for many years, under the direction of Mel Trotter. It was one of the three Grand Rapids theaters listed in the 1898 city directory.
It opened on Monday, September 7, 1885, and had a seating capacity of 1,316. This 3-story brick building was built on the southeast corner of Market and Louis at a cost of $45,000. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.Gordon Harrington collection, printed in the Interpreter, March 20, 1975, p. Smith Center for the Arts website entry (Submitted on June 25, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. Touch for a list and map of all markers in Geneva.Īlso see. 0.2 miles away) World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away) Korean War and Cold War Memorial (approx. The Smith Opera House is a perfect venue for taking in a live performance of music. 0.2 miles away) Vietnam War Memorial (approx. Since 1894, the Smith Opera House has thrived as the center stage of the Finger Lakes, offering quality performing arts and cultural opportunities for area residents and regional visitors.